🇫🇷 How to watch France at the 2026 World Cup in Spanish
France reach the 2026 World Cup through UEFA and have been drawn into Group I alongside Senegal, Iraq and Norway. France are former world champions, with 2 titles, so they arrive among the favourites rather than the underdogs. Much of the attention will fall on Kylian Mbappé, the team's marquee name.
How to watch in Spanish
To watch France in Spanish in the United States, the simplest free option is Telemundo, which broadcasts over the air and reaches the large majority of US Hispanic households at no cost.
Universo carries additional Spanish-language coverage on cable, and Peacock streams the matches in Spanish for viewers who prefer to watch on a phone, tablet or smart TV. If you only want the biggest games, free over-the-air Telemundo is usually enough; if you want every match in Spanish, Peacock is the most complete option.
How to watch France without cable
You do not need cable to follow France. Stream their matches in Spanish on Peacock, which runs on Roku, Fire TV, Apple TV, phones and smart TVs, or watch the biggest games free over the air on Telemundo with a digital antenna.
Live-TV services like Fubo, DirecTV Stream and Sling also carry Telemundo and Universo over the internet, with no cable contract.
Most of these streaming apps offer a free trial, and a digital antenna is a one-time purchase, so you can follow France in Spanish without committing to a monthly cable bill, and switch between the free over-the-air signal and streaming depending on the match.
France's road to the World Cup
France arrive as recent World Cup finalists and one of the tournament's powerhouses. France reach the 2026 World Cup through UEFA and have landed in Group I alongside Senegal, Iraq and Norway, where the group path will decide how far they go.
France key players
- Kylian Mbappe — Star forward, captain and chief reference
- Aurelien Tchouameni — Midfield anchor who balances and distributes play
- Ousmane Dembele — Dazzling winger with dribbling and pace
- William Saliba — Elegant, solid center back in defense
- Mike Maignan — Reliable first-choice goalkeeper with presence
France fixtures
In the group stage, France play three matches, each available in Spanish. On Tuesday Jun 16, France face Senegal at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, NJ. On Monday Jun 22, France face Iraq at Lincoln Financial Field in Filadelfia, PA. On Friday Jun 26, France face Norway at Gillette Stadium in Foxborough, MA.
Every match is on Telemundo or Universo on TV and on Peacock for streaming, so you can follow France in Spanish whichever way you watch.
| US EasternET · UTC-4· Your time zone | 3:00 PMJun 16 |
| Mexico / Central AmericaCT · UTC-6 | 1:00 PMJun 16 |
| Argentina / Uruguay / ChileART · UTC-3 | 4:00 PMJun 16 |
| Colombia / Peru / EcuadorCOT · UTC-5 | 2:00 PMJun 16 |
| US PacificPT · UTC-7 | 12:00 PMJun 16 |
| SpainCEST · UTC+2 | 9:00 PMJun 16 |
| US EasternET · UTC-4· Your time zone | 5:00 PMJun 22 |
| Mexico / Central AmericaCT · UTC-6 | 3:00 PMJun 22 |
| Argentina / Uruguay / ChileART · UTC-3 | 6:00 PMJun 22 |
| Colombia / Peru / EcuadorCOT · UTC-5 | 4:00 PMJun 22 |
| US PacificPT · UTC-7 | 2:00 PMJun 22 |
| SpainCEST · UTC+2 | 11:00 PMJun 22 |
| US EasternET · UTC-4· Your time zone | 3:00 PMJun 26 |
| Mexico / Central AmericaCT · UTC-6 | 1:00 PMJun 26 |
| Argentina / Uruguay / ChileART · UTC-3 | 4:00 PMJun 26 |
| Colombia / Peru / EcuadorCOT · UTC-5 | 2:00 PMJun 26 |
| US PacificPT · UTC-7 | 12:00 PMJun 26 |
| SpainCEST · UTC+2 | 9:00 PMJun 26 |
What to expect from France
They are strong title contenders thanks to squad depth and attacking talent. Defensive solidity and a lethal attack built on speed and verticality.
Advancing from the group
France need a top-two finish in Group I to advance automatically. In the 48-team format, the eight best third-placed teams across the 12 groups also reach the Round of 32, so even a third-place finish can be enough with the right goal difference.
Frequently asked questions
Where can I watch France in Spanish?+
Every France match is on Peacock in Spanish, with Telemundo (free over the air) or Universo carrying the games on TV.
Is France free to watch in Spanish?+
When France is on Telemundo over the air, yes, it is free with an antenna. Peacock and Universo are paid options that also stream it in Spanish.
What group is France in?+
France is in Group I, alongside Senegal, Iraq and Norway.
When does France play next?+
France's next match kicks off on Jun 16 (US Eastern). See the fixtures above for all kickoff times.
How many matches does France play in the group stage?+
Three group-stage matches; the top two of the group and the eight best third-placed teams advance to the Round of 32.
What time does France play today?+
If France have a match today, the kickoff times in every time zone are in the fixtures table above; the page rolls forward to their next match automatically.
What channel is France on in Spanish?+
On TV, Telemundo or Universo; for streaming, Peacock, all with Spanish-language commentary.
How can I watch France without cable?+
Stream the matches on Peacock, or use Telemundo's free over-the-air signal with a digital antenna. No cable subscription is required.
Mariana Delgado is a bilingual football writer based in Los Angeles. She covers where and how to watch soccer in Spanish in the US, with a focus on the World Cup, Liga MX and Europe's top leagues, helping fans never miss their team.
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